help with new bow please

[vpsaline]

I wanted to replace the string on my new bow and accidentally placed the stringer aid ABOVE the arrow retention spring. Needless to say, it bent out of shape. So I removed the scope rail from the bow and bent the spring back into shape. The spring is fine now. Problem is, the bow won't cock anymore, when I cock it back, the string bumps against the trigger rather then behind it. Please help. Thanks

[bdog]

just stick a pencil or something similar in there to trip the trigger claws

[vpsaline]

thanks, but the trigger claws only move approx 2-3mm when I force it with a pencil. not enough to get by the string...

[bdog]

pull the trigger and push the claws forward like ur shooting it

[vpsaline]

It seems like one of the two screws that holds the retention spring (back screw) controlls the height of the trigger claws. Is this normal? I've since adjusted the back screw and the bow cocks fine now. Strange that only 1 of the 2 retention spring screws actually holds the spring down...

[one shot scott]

are the screws the same length.
are they reversed

[vpsaline]

are the screws the same length.
are they reversed

This forum is filled with some smart people, and one shot scott is one of them, I can testify to that!!!

Thank you sir!!!

[one shot scott]

I know, cause ive been down that road! lol!
glad to be of some assistance!

[DeathMerchant]

These guys that have been around awhile can save a lot of time and frustrated effort and like Scott says most of them have encountered the same problems at one time or another. I've already received some tips and advice that have saved some bacon and I appreciate it.